Arcane Dames

The Arcane Dames Podcast will no longer be releasing new episodes. We are sad to announce the end of this project before completing all 78 cards of the tarot, and we both still have an incredible amount of love and gratitude for our listeners. Mel and Alyssa will continue to share our tarot knowledge & spiritual journeys on our own platforms, and we hope you can continue to follow-along and keep learning with us on our separate journeys. Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

Join Mel & Alyssa for a deep dive into the energy of the Nine of Wands! We discuss the heaviness of this card, how we get ourselves into it, and how we can get ourselves out. Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

Mel & Alyssa finally tackle Alyssa's favorite card in the Tarot: The High Priestess! Join us for a chat about intuition, truth, and the power of knowing. Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

In this episode Mel & Alyssa explore the fertile energy offered by the Ace of Pentacles! We deep dive into all the different types of new beginnings this card can signify, and discuss how we navigate the tension between our personal power & structural forces when it comes to finances and success. Enjoy! Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

In this episode, Mel & Alyssa explore their contradictory views of The Moon card. Is it a mystical card full of potential for divine understanding, or is it a deceptive card shrouded in mystery and bad intentions? You'll have to listen to find out! Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

In this week's episode, Mel & Alyssa catch you up on their 2024 goals and intentions before diving into an episode all about SPEED. We share our best Eight of Wands prediction stories and dive into all the different ways this card can show up in your practice. New Year Intention Setting Retreat⁠ Sunday, January 14th 9-11:30am The Suite, Hudson Falls, NY Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

In this honest & personal episode, Mel & Alyssa discuss the role of the Seven of Pentacles energy as it relates to their own careers, ambitions, and doubts. We explore more traditional meanings for this card and are candid about the frustrations that can accompany its energy. New Year Intention Setting Retreat Sunday, January 14th 9-11:30am The Suite, Hudson Falls, NY Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠ The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠ @melofwands Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠ @missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

In this surprise Bonus Episode, the Mel & Alyssa share their winter traditions around everything from the winter solstice to Christmas & New Year's! Tune in to hear us chat about gift giving, celebration, honoring the cycles of nature & manifesting for 2024! Sign Up for Our New Year Retreat! Mindful Meetup | Kelsey Lynn Yoga Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@melofwands TikTok⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠MissPlaced Visionary⁠

Join Mel & Alyssa for a juicy conversation exploring the role of The Hierophant in our social, cultural & spiritual worlds. We discuss the virtues and vices of this energy, our ex-Catholic aversion to authority, and how we can keep in touch with our own personal power even as we consult spiritual teachers and authorities for advice and guidance. You don't want to miss this one! Follow the Arcane Dames: ⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok⁠⁠The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Patreon⁠⁠Arcane Dames | Linktree⁠ Follow Mel: ⁠@melofwands Instagram⁠ ⁠@melofwands TikTok ⁠⁠Mel Of Wands⁠ Follow Alyssa: ⁠@missplacedvisionary Instagram⁠ ⁠@missplaced visionary TikTok⁠⁠ MissPlaced Visionary⁠

Deep dive into the dreamy & romantic world of the Knight of Cups with Mel & Alyssa this episode! Hear all about the compelling imagery, possible interpretations, and juicy situations associated with this card. Be prepared to be serenaded by Mel more than once and listen in as we spill the tea about the behind-the-scenes of professional tarot reading. Follow the Arcane Dames: The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTok The Arcane Dames Podcast - Instagram Arcane Dames | Patreon Arcane Dames | Linktree Follow Mel: @melofwands Instagram @melofwands TikTok Mel Of Wands Follow Alyssa: @missplacedvisionary Instagram @missplaced visionary TikTok MissPlaced Visionary Ecologies Card Game: Home | Montrose Biology

Through an enriching conversation about family, relationship patterns, and Christmas traditions, the Dames explain how they view the Four of Wands in the tarot. Creeping up on the winter solstice, Mel & Alyssa are their most introspective selves in this cozy yet candid episode.Follow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@missplacedvisionary Instagram@missplaced visionary TikTokMissPlaced Visionary

In this episode, Mel & Alyssa explore the energy of the Earth Goddess that is the Queen of Pentacles! We discuss how we experience this energy in our own lives and, as two air signs, are honest about our struggles to fully embody this Queen. You'll also get a window into our varying experiences with smoking weed and a discussion on how to embrace the Queen of Pentacles when you have a fear of structure. Enjoy!Follow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@missplacedvisionary Instagram@missplaced visionary TikTokMissPlaced VisionaryYour Ink StoryYour Ink Story is a human interest podcast sharing the stories behind the body art...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

In this episode, Mel & Alyssa discuss the divine inspiration and clarity that often accompanies the appearance of the Ace of Swords. We also dive into the limits of this type of idealistic clarity in navigating complex situations in the real world. This is one of those weeks where you come for the tarot lesson & stay for the anti-capitalist rant. Enjoy!Follow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@missplacedvisionary Instagram@missplaced visionary TikTokMissPlaced VisionaryYour Ink StoryYour Ink Story is a human interest podcast sharing the stories behind the body art...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

The Arcane Dames are back for a witchy woo-woo Season 3, and we're kicking it off with The Magician! Tune in to catch up with Mel & Alyssa and hear all about their personal manifestation techniques, how they incorporate the five elements of The Magician card into their own practice, and some tips and tricks for going deeper with this card. How to Survive the End of the World: Ceasefire on Apple PodcastsFollow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@missplacedvisionary Instagram@missplaced visionary TikTokMissPlaced VisionaryYour Ink StoryYour Ink Story is a human interest podcast sharing the stories behind the body art...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

The Arcane Dames emerge from their hiatus to bring you a very special Halloween Bonus Episode! Join Mel & Alyssa as they discuss all of the witchy and non-witchy traditions that make this holiday special. We dig into body image and food norms surrounding Halloween, our personal autumnal rituals, Cemetery etiquette, and what we're calling in for the witch's new year. Creators referenced in the episode:Aja Vines (@ajavines) | TikTokDollar Tree Dinners (@dollartreedinners) | TikTokFollow the Arcane Dames:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@missplacedvisionary Instagram@missplaced visionary TikTokMissPlaced Visionary

Mel & Alyssa take a break from their hiatus to share a bonus episode all about the autumn equinox, Mabon, and catching you all up with what we've been up to between seasons! In addition to covering the basics, tune in to hear us chat about the podcasts and audiobooks we're loving right now, what being queer means to us, and the difference between toxic positivity and radical optimism. The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramArcane Dames | Patreonhttps://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@missplacedvisionary Instagram@missplaced visionary TikTokMissPlaced Visionary

Mel & Alyssa celebrate the conclusion of another successful season of the Arcane Dames Podcast! We play another round of the infamous Tarot Truth or Drink, the game where we have assigned "truth" questions to each tarot card. We pull cards and decide whether to tell the truth, or drink! This episode is particularly saucy as we pull the Two of Cups, The Lovers, and the Knight of Wands. Don't miss it!Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@cooperative_magic Instagram@cooperativemagic TikTokCooperative Magic

In exploring the final card of Season 2, Mel and Alyssa discuss the factors that can make listening to our own internal compass so difficult when it comes to decision making. Listen along as the Dames unpack their struggles with asking for what they need, feeling heard, and ultimately learning to trust their intuition over any external factors. Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@cooperative_magic Instagram@cooperativemagic TikTokCooperative Magic

Hi Arcane Babes! We're proud to bring you our highly anticipated collaboration with the Romanistan Podcast! Hosts Jez and Paulina treated us to an eye-opening conversation about the roots of fortune telling in Romani culture and the significant impact the Romani people have had on tarot as a form of divination.Find them on Instagram to discover and support all the amazing work they're doing:Romanistan (@romanistanpodcast)Jez (@jezmina.vonthiele)Paulina Stevens Verminski (@_paulina_v_)Works and creators mentioned:The Hoodoo Tarot - Book Summary & VideoThe Sibyls Oraculum - Book Summary & VideoORACLE DECK (livingaltar.com)Lisa Boswell (divinationandfortunetelling.com)Romani DesignLoly By Zita MoldovanGiuvlipen Theatre CompanyArcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@cooperative_magic Instagram@cooperativemagic TikTokCooperative Magic

In this unfiltered conversation, Mel and Alyssa explore how to balance working and maintaining your personhood under the oppression of capitalism. We share a refresher of the Tarot court and look inward to our past experiences of embodying this Knight card's energy.Arcane Dames Socials:The Arcane Dames Podcast - TikTokThe Arcane Dames Podcast - InstagramThe Arcane Dames Podcast - YouTubeArcane Dames | PatreonJoin our mailing list to stay updated on new episodes & projects:https://linktr.ee/arcanedamesFollow Mel:@melofwands Instagram & TikTokMel Of WandsFollow Alyssa:@cooperative_magic Instagram@cooperativemagic TikTokCooperative Magic